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Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

26 Feb 2026 Thursday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed an agreement with Railway Support Services for the hire of diesel shunter 08927 (D4157), which will take up duties as the depot shunter at Darlington Locomotive Works. Completed in December...

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A1 Winter Maintenance

18 Feb 2026 Wednesday

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As planned, Tornado is spending January and February at Darlington for winter maintenance and annual recertification.  The work started with a boiler washout and examination, with the safety valves removed for...

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Engineering Director Opportunity

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, a registered charity, is seeking a Director to lead the engineering teams looking after its locomotives. Since forming in 1990, the Trust has enjoyed great success building and operating A1 Class No. 60163...

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A first visit to the N.V.R. in...

10 February 2015

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THE BIG GREEN STEAM MACHINE RETURNS TO THE NENE VALLEY RAILWAY IN AUGUST   Tornado will return to The Nene Valley Railway this August, her first heritage railway appearance following her...

30th May - 'The Cumbrian Fells...

02 February 2015

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Tornado in the Fells, crossing Ais Gill Viaduct in 2010 - Mike Glen On the 30th May, Tornado tackles the Settle & Carlisle Railway again!  Using the popular chocolate and cream liveried carriages...

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